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August 2012

Culture, Education

Nearing the end of the E’se’get Archaeological Project

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When the public thinks of archaeology, they often think of a stereotypical dig site: an archaeologist with a large crew, carefully removing dirt from precisely Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

FIRST FISHERS: Basement treasure centerpiece of new exhibit

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A 15.5 foot (4.7m) birch bark canoe that was constructed by the Mi’kmaw in the early 1900s for hunting and fishing in the backwoods of Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Ghost Cat going International

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Michael J. Isaac of the Listuguj First Nations was in Havana Cuba, recently as part of a Canadian delegation at the Havana International Book Fair. Continue Reading →

Culture

Interesting People and Events 4

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Fancy cars were not part of my young life, I thought, at the time that they were something that was only enjoyed by white folks, Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Indspire: Thomas Dymond

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“There isn’t always a clear direction in life – embrace who you are, your own journey, and take pride in yourself. Never forget where you Continue Reading →

Community

Bear River Beat News

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We had our Annual Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser for the Youth Special Initiative Fund and raised a total of $1023.25. During the walk-a-thon a total of 2055 Continue Reading →

Art

Call for Applicants in New Brunswick

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From the NBFC and imagineNATIVE Annual Mentorship Program Are you an emerging Indigenous media artist living in New Brunswick? Do you have a great idea Continue Reading →

Sports

Mi’kmaw teams win hockey series against the government

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TRURO, N.S. – The team of Mi’kmaq Chiefs and Councillors beat the government team 9-6 in Membertou and 9-2 in Truro. Chief Bob Gloade of Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Terrestrial Species at Risk Workshop March 21-22, 2017

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Hampton Inn and Suites, Millbrook, N.S Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) is hosting a meeting on terrestrial species at risk for Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Mi’kmaq Heritage Calendar released on Heritage Day

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A relatively new holiday in Nova Scotia, Heritage Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and honour the contributions of the many cultures that make Nova Continue Reading →

Community

Sipekne’katik Winter Carnival Fun

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Health

New Grant Helps Vulnerable Indigenous Women in Cape Breton

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The Jane Paul Mi’kmaq Women’s Resource Centre in Sydney will be able to help more vulnerable indigenous women in their communities, with the help of Continue Reading →